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Treaties with Métis could be negotiated after self-government bill passes: minister

Treaties with Métis could be negotiated after self-government bill passes: minister

OTTAWA — Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree says the federal government could enter into treaties with Métis nations after the passage of a bill that affirms their right to self-governance.
B.C. church group, caught between Israel-Hamas war, struggles to get home

B.C. church group, caught between Israel-Hamas war, struggles to get home

'...the Canadian government didn’t help at all.'
Health ministers wrap up meetings in P.E.I. with a plan to grow the health workforce

Health ministers wrap up meetings in P.E.I. with a plan to grow the health workforce

CHARLOTTETOWN — The federal health minister says Canada intends to tackle its health workforce shortages by making it easier for nurses and doctors to practice in other provinces, streamlining credentials for internationally-trained health workers an
Loving, proud, kind, joyful: Who were the three Canadians killed by Hamas in Israel

Loving, proud, kind, joyful: Who were the three Canadians killed by Hamas in Israel

Mizrachi, 22, from Vancouver was described as 'larger than life with a big personality'
Canada committing $10M in humanitarian aid for Israel, Gaza as Canadian flights leave

Canada committing $10M in humanitarian aid for Israel, Gaza as Canadian flights leave

OTTAWA — Canada is giving an initial $10 million in aid for urgent needs in Israel and the Gaza Strip, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday, while refusing to say whether he agrees with a United Nations warning that Israel is violating interna
Industry prepares as avian flu cases expected to increase as birds migrate south

Industry prepares as avian flu cases expected to increase as birds migrate south

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency's latest available data show there have been 330 infected flocks countrywide, affecting 7,773,000 birds, as of Sept. 28.
Alberta premier's visit to House of Commons environment committee cancelled

Alberta premier's visit to House of Commons environment committee cancelled

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's scheduled appearance before a House of Commons environment committee next week has been cancelled. Smith had said she would speak before the environment and sustainable development committee on Tuesday.
N.W.T. premier presses for infrastructure as Trudeau promises new homes

N.W.T. premier presses for infrastructure as Trudeau promises new homes

YELLOWKNIFE — The premier of the Northwest Territories said Thursday she doesn't expect the North to get essential critical infrastructure before the next climate disaster, as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited the fire-ravaged region.
Former Mountie tells court he was unaware of secrets sent to investigative targets

Former Mountie tells court he was unaware of secrets sent to investigative targets

OTTAWA — A former RCMP investigator who worked on a money laundering probe says he was unaware at the time that someone had sent secret information to people who were of interest to authorities.
Pharmacare would cost public sector billions more a year, but save economy money: PBO

Pharmacare would cost public sector billions more a year, but save economy money: PBO

OTTAWA — The parliamentary budget officer says a single-payer universal drug plan would cost federal and provincial governments an additional$11.2 billion in the first year of the program, and $13.4 billion in the fourth year.